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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,500.91, 273,963.92 and 144,963.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,500.91, 273,963.92 and 144,963.15 is: 200,073.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,500.91 : 273,963.92 = 144,963.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,500.91/273,963.92 = 144,963.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,500.91x = 273,963.92 × 144,963.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,500.91x = 39,714,672,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,714,672,104.73/198,500.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,073.00

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